Gravel gardens

The first thing that strikes me on entering garden designer Beth Chatto's gravel garden in Essex early in the morning is the scent of herbs. Thyme? Marjora

If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I've never had much desire for gravel in the garden. Don't get me wrong - I don't hate gravel and there's certainly a time and place for it, but after having an entire yard full of gravel in the old house (full garden tour here), I

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After creating an enchanting festival show garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace, Alexandra Noble was commissioned to re-create the design in west London, complete with secret spaces, winding paths and magical, gossamer-fine planting

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Gravel mistakes to avoid include ignoring the ground type, installing an improper base, using the wrong type of gravel, and ignoring maintenance.

Gravel borders are stylish, eco-friendly, and extremely low maintenance. Hazel Sillver looks at how to plant one to enjoy a beautiful garden without the need to weed or water

Gravel patios are a great, budget-friendly choice for your outdoor space. Here we're covering their pros and cons with many examples.

Dry gravel garden with urn water feature. Crambe maritime, Stipa tennuisima an... Image:0074128 - Stock photo from GAP Gardens, garden & plant photography

Sneak peek at our English Potager Garden! After recently designing (and building!) our English style potager garden, I received a lot of questions on our pea gravel. So let's dive in to what I have discovered about these delightfully beautiful stones, and a few do's and don'ts. FUNCTION Not only does pea gravel ser

planting designs and ideas for seaside, low maintenance, gravel gardens

There are all kinds of creative solutions to landscape problems. Dry areas or spaces with natural dips in the topography benefit from gravel gardens. What is a gravel garden? This article explains more.

Create a low-maintenance, drought-resistant gravel garden to cut down on watering and enjoy a wealth of Mediterranean plants. Here's how to get started...

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a relaxed modern garden with a gravel space, stepping stones, greenery, blooms and shrubs and a large tree

Transform your outdoor space with unique pea gravel ideas that create a stylish and low-maintenance garden. Explore creative design tips that will revamp your yard into a cozy oasis. From pathways to borders and playful textures, these ideas help you make the most out of pea gravel, enhancing the visual appeal of your home. Perfect for anyone wanting a fresh outdoor look that's easy to maintain, our tips offer just the inspiration you need to get started! Easy tips await for a dreamy garden!

The Beth Chatto: Drought Resistant Garden has been designed for the festival by David Ward. As Garden Director of the Beth Chatto Gardens, David worked with Beth for over 35 years and he and the Beth Chatto Garden Staff team will create a garden based on Beth’s ‘right plant, right place” ethos focusing on drought-tolerant plants. We are very proud to have our CEDApath and Flint Gravel feature in this very special garden. CED Stone Inspiring Beautiful Landscapes

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Lower maintenance lawns are becoming more and more popular. Finding ways to decrease the amount of grass in the yard can reduce your reliance on watering, chemical fertilizers, and weekend mowing to keep it beautiful. Gravel and stone to the rescue! There are excellent alternatives to turf grass that you can incorporate into your landscape.